# Socceroos Fall in Penalty Shootout | Brisbane News

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Published: 2026-07-04T20:37:23+00:00
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Australia’s World Cup dream ended in heartbreak on Saturday, July 4, after a dramatic penalty shootout loss to Egypt. Down 1-0 early and missing a key player, the Socceroos clawed back to level the score via an own goal in the 55th minute. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach’s heroic saves forced extra time, but coach Tony Popovic’s bold substitution of Beach for Maty Ryan before penalties sparked debate. Egypt stayed calm, converting all their kicks, while Australia missed two — one hit the woodwork, the other sailed over — sealing their exit. Though the pain is fresh, this campaign marked a milestone: only the third time the Socceroos reached the knockout stage, and young stars gained invaluable global experience to build on for the future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9100168cf3366322

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